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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Katie Scott

Salt water is the latest viral TikTok must-try promising to boost hydration and more - so, does it work?

A jar of water with Himalayan salt rocks inside.

If you've ever been dehydrated (and haven't we all), you'll know that it can cause everything from headaches to muscle cramps after a workout. And while most of us train with a water bottle to hand, a few viral TikTok videos have brought attention to the fact that just drinking water perhaps might not be enough to properly hydrate yourself. Enter: the salt water trend.

Not seen it on your feeds yet? Certain TikTokers have been raving about the supposed health benefits of adding salt to your tap water to boost hydration and replenish minerals lost through sweat.

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